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Unnecessary guardianship arrangements, which strip older adults and people with disabilities of their independence, have often led to abuse Less restrictive options to guardianship can reduce the potential for abuse, but public awareness of these alternatives is limited Casey’s bill provides resources to ensure greater awareness of alternatives to guardianship, such as supported decision-making and advance directives Casey has long record of promoting alternatives to guardianship and protecting...

Air Force proposal would have allowed pilots to fly as low as 100 feet above major recreational areas in Pennsylvania Casey and Fetterman pushed for years to protect the PA Wilds The 13-county Pennsylvania Wilds region contains the greatest concentration of public lands in PA and account for $1.8 billion in tourism Casey: “I will always fight to preserve the PA Wilds and the rest of the natural resources that make our Commonwealth so beautiful” Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senators Bob Casey...

Casey’s bill would help rural communities secure much needed federal funding and resources Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Bob Casey (D-PA) announced that his bill to advance economic opportunities in rural Pennsylvania has been adopted in a new farm package from the U.S. Senate Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry Committee. Casey’s bipartisan Rural Partnership and Prosperity Act will allow rural communities to address urgent needs like affordable child care, housing, and job training;...

As Administration reviews Section 301 tariffs, senators warn any reduction would jeopardize American jobs Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senators Bob Casey (D-PA) and John Fetterman (D-PA) joined a group of Senate colleagues to call on President Biden to maintain Section 301 tariffs, which are currently under interagency review by the Biden Administration. The U.S. created domestic protections with Section 301 tariffs in 2018, following an investigation by the United States Trade Representative (USTR),...

Bipartisan bill now heads to Senate for consideration Casey introduced bill in wake of rising antisemitic incidents on campuses across the Nation Washington, D.C. – Today, the U.S. House of Representatives passed the Antisemitism Awareness Act, led in the Senate by U.S. Senators Bob Casey (D-PA) and Tim Scott (R-SC). The bill will help address antisemitism on college campuses—which has been rising across the Nation for years and spiked in the wake of Hamas’ terrorist attack on October 7, 2023—by...

Letter comes months after the members urged Pittsburgh VA system to address problems with staffing, quality of care Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senators Bob Casey (D-PA) and John Fetterman (D-PA) and U.S. Representatives Chris Deluzio (D-PA-17) and Summer Lee (D-PA-12) sent a letter to U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Secretary Denis McDonough calling on the Secretary to push the Veterans Affairs Pittsburgh Health System (VAPHS) to address a number of challenges facing the health...

High-traffic bridge has fallen into poor condition; steel beams are cracked and deteriorating Proposed weight restrictions on South Bridge would greatly harm local trucking industry and commerce Washington, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Bob Casey (D-PA) led a group of 18 members of the Pennsylvania congressional delegation in sending a letter to the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) calling on the agency to provide critical funding to replace the Interstate 83 John Harris Memorial Bridge,...

Infrastructure law has sent more than $800 million to Pennsylvania for clean drinking water upgrades Washington, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Bob Casey (D-PA) announced that the Pennsylvania Infrastructure Investment Authority (PENNVEST) approved $73 million worth of projects across the Commonwealth that will help communities access safe, clean water; remove and replace contaminated and hazardous pipes; and collect and treat wastewater. The selected projects are all receiving funding from the...

Following Casey’s advocacy, City of Allentown earned highly selective federal grant to break down economic barriers Phase 2 of Recompete Program would help City to realize goals of removing barriers to employment, connecting residents to the fast-growing industries in the Lehigh Valley Congress created the Recompete Program in CHIPS and Science Act to connect distressed communities to jobs and investment Washington, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Bob Casey (D-PA) sent a letter to U.S. Secretary of...

New law will combat the opioid crisis by targeting the fentanyl supply chain, from the chemical suppliers in China to the cartels that traffic the drugs from Mexico Since bill was introduced last April, Casey has traveled across Pennsylvania pushing for its passage Casey: “The transnational criminals responsible for the fentanyl crisis will finally be held accountable for their devastation” Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Bob Casey (D-PA) applauded the President signing into law the...

National security bill includes aid to Ukraine, Israel, Taiwan, as well as humanitarian aid to Gaza Package also includes FEND Off Fentanyl Act, to crack down on fentanyl manufacturers and traffickers Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Bob Casey (D-PA) applauded the passage of a national security funding bill that provides support to Ukraine and Israel and much-needed humanitarian aid to Gaza. The bill also includes the FEND Off Fentanyl Act, which Senator Casey has championed, to crack down...

During an April 16 Finance committee hearing, Casey secured IRS Commissioner Danny Werfel commitment to deliver tax relief to Norfolk Southern derailment victims In new letter, Casey follows up on commitment made earlier this week by IRS Commissioner to do everything in its power to provide relief to Darlington residents Casey has repeatedly fought for resources for Pennsylvanians affected by the derailment, working to hold Norfolk Southern accountable for the necessary cleanup and aid to help...

Casey has been urging the Biden Administration to adopt staffing minimums for more than a year Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Bob Casey (D-PA), Chairman of the U.S. Senate Special Committee on Aging, applauded today’s announcement that the Biden Administration is finalizing a new rule to establish nursing home staffing minimums and take additional steps to protect the safety of nursing home residents: “Our Nation’s 1.2 million nursing home residents expect and deserve high quality care...

Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Bob Casey (D-PA), member of the Senate Select Committee on Intelligence, released the following statement on the reauthorization of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act. “As a Member of the Select Committee on Intelligence, I am acutely aware of the national security threats we face and how critical FISA is to keeping Americans safe. FISA has helped prevent terrorist attacks, expose drug trafficking rings, protect U.S. troops, and track foreign spies....

Bill is cosponsored by 26 Senators and endorsed by 50 organizations Washington, D.C. - This week, U.S. Senator Bob Casey (D-PA), Chairman of the U.S. Senate Special Committee on Aging, introduced the Long Term Care Workforce Support Act. This comprehensive bill would ensure caregiving can be a sustainable, lifelong career by providing substantial new funding to support workers in every part of the long-term care industry, from nursing homes to home-care to assisted living facilities. The bill...

Bill will support acquisition and remediation of blighted properties with new grant programs Land banks have rapidly become a key economic development tool over the last decade Over 300 land banks are located throughout the country, including more than 35 in Pennsylvania Washington, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senators Bob Casey (D-PA) and Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV) introduced the Neighborhood Revitalization and Land Banking Act to help public land banks acquire blighted properties which can then be...

Funding from American Rescue Plan will provide affordable, high-speed internet access to more than 40,000 homes and businesses Since 2021, Casey has delivered more than $2 billion in funding to expand internet access in the Commonwealth Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Bob Casey (D-PA) announced that the Pennsylvania Broadband Development Authority has approved $204.1 million in grant awards to expand high-speed internet access in currently underserved areas across Pennsylvania. Senator...

Casey, Collins Call for the End to Wage Disparities Among Federal Workers at Army and Navy Installations  Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senators Bob Casey (D-PA) and Susan Collins (R-ME) sent a letter to U.S. Office of Personnel Management (OPM) to implement a policy to end the persistent wage disparities for federal workers, including those at the Tobyhanna Army Depot and Letterkenny Army Depot in Pennsylvania and the Portsmouth Naval Shipyard in Maine. Currently, salaried employees at these critical...

Casey, Baldwin pressed Administration to crack down on Chinese trade cheats, stand up for American workers WATCH: Senators joined United Steelworkers for press conference on American shipbuilding and China’s anti-competitive behavior Washington, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senators Bob Casey (D-PA) and Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) announced they successfully pushed the Biden Administration to investigate unfair trade practices by the People’s Republic of China (PRC) that undercut American shipbuilding, threaten...

Marc Fogel, an Allegheny County resident, was given a disproportionate 14-year sentence in Russia despite low-level offense In July 2023, Casey introduced a bipartisan resolution calling for Fogel’s immediate release In December 2023, Casey sent a letter to Secretary Blinken calling for the release of Fogel from Russian custody Washington, D.C. – The Senate Committee on Foreign Relations voted in favor of U.S. Senator Bob Casey’s (D-PA) bipartisan concurrent resolution calling for the immediate...